The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Balvenie 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rich, indulgent Travel Retail exclusive expression crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. Aged for 18 years, the liquid undergoes an initial maturation in traditional American oak ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in casks that previously held sweet Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry. Bottled at 48.7% ABV, this Speyside single malt seamlessly marries Balvenie’s signature honeyed, floral distillery character with intense layers of dark raisin, sweet fig, warm clove, and rich oak spice.

Food Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, blue cheese, venison stew, or roasted pecans.

Tasting Notes: A rich and luxurious Speyside single malt delivering prominent notes of dark dried fruits, sticky treacle, warm honey, and aromatic baking spices.

Nose: Inviting aromas of raisin, sticky date, sweet lavender, mandarin zest, clove, and rich oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety on the palate with notes of dried fig, dark plum, honeyed malt, nutmeg, and sweet px sherry woodiness.

Finish: Long, warm, and sweet with enduring echoes of dark chocolate, dried fruit syrup, and delicate spice.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass or with a few drops of water to open up its rich fruit and spice layers.